Use the appliance with special caution when working
near slopes, ditches and wells. In particular, keep a safe
distance from these hazardous places.
In case of nausea, headaches, sight problems (eg.
reduced vision), hearing problems, dizziness and
reduced
ability
to
immediately. These symptoms may be caused by high
exhaust gas concentration.
The combustion engine releases poisonous gases as
soon as it starts running. These gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide, a colourless, odourless gas, as well as
other harmful substances. The combustion engine may
never be started inside confined or poorly ventilated
spaces.
Hold the handlebar firmly, so your hands don't get off
the handlebar when the tines start rotating. Pay special
attention when reversing.
On uneven or stony soil, the user should operate the
tiller at low speed. The tiller tends to be less stable than
on cultivated soil.
Do not start the tiller on asphalt floors, tiles, etc.
Start-up:
Turn the appliance on carefully following the operating
instructions in the instruction manual. Using the tiller
according to these instructions reduces the risk of
injury.
When the recoil starter returns to its original
position, your hand and arm can be moved
quickly towards the combustion engine. This retraction
may cause fractures, bruises and sprains.
Make sure your feet are far away from the tines.
The machine must not be tilted when started and the
clutch lever must not be engaged.
concentrate,
stop
working
Working on sloping ground:
Keep a constant pace and always adopt a stable posture
when working on sloping terrain. Avoid working with
the machine on slopes that are too steep.
On sloping terrain, always work moving the tiller
transversally having in consideration the terrain
inclination; never the opposite, going up or down
directly on the slope. The user must never stand in a
position below the running tiller. If the user loses
control, he could be run over.
The tiller can turn upside down when working on
steep terrains. Do not use the tiller on a slope of
more than 10°. slope of 10° corresponds to a vertical
rise of 17 cm in a horizontal length of 100 cm.
If the appliance is being used on slopes, information
regarding the use of the combustion engine must be
observed in order to ensure proper lubrication. Reduce
the amount of fuel in the tank to avoid spillage.
Operating instructions:
Never place your hands or feet over or under the
rotating parts.
For safety reasons, always hold the handlebar grips with
both hands while the tiller is running. Never work with
one hand only.
Adjust the working depth using the depth gauge.
Operate the appliance with special care on difficult to
work soils (e.g. stony or hard), reduce the tines' speed
(speed control).
Only operate the appliance keeping a steady walking
pace, never run while operating the tiller. If you attempt
to operate the tiller at a fast pace, you risk to stumble,
slip, etc.
When reversing the tiller, be aware and make sure
that there is a large distance between the tines
and the feet when pulling the tiller or reversing.
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